Belen Casa de Pan

Belen Casa de Pan, a feeding program along with recreation, learning and Bible study that provides 40-60 children with a meal and a caring environment three mornings a week, 9:30 to 11 a.m.Tuesday,Thursday and Saturday. Also: a once-a-month mothers’ group. They are constructing a building nearby with a much-needed on-site kitchen.

WHAT THEY NEED: They are supported by many Canadian churches and the San Carlos Community Church locally. They need almost everything for the new kitchen: (microwave, convection oven, large oven pans and cake molds, new kids dishes, Igloo water cooler, commercial dough mixer) as well as school and crafts supplies and a camera. New toys would be welcomed for Christmas and Children’s Day (April 30). Groups also can volunteer to lead an activity or a game with the children.

LOCATION: It is in Colonia Independencia in south Guaymas. Drive past the stadium (Unidad Deportiva) and veer left along the water. Turn right at the first paved road (at an OXXO), then go eight blocks and turn right at a pink Salon de Belleza. It is on the left. The new building is another block farther on the right.

The power of affection is evident

The kids line up for a game of ring toss

This day’s meal is pozole, which was made in a private kitchen a block away

Marisol Kehler gathers a small group for a special prayer before lunch